Back Window Glass: Service and Repair
Back Window Glass:
REPLACEMENT
HINT: The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
3. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER LH
4. REMOVE ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY INNER RH
5. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE REAR ROOM LIGHT ASSEMBLY
8. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY
HINT: It is not necessary to completely remove the roof headlining. Slightly lower the rear section of the roof headlining so that the back window glass can be removed later in step 13.
9. REMOVE BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE UPPER
a. Using a knife, cut off the moulding, as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body with the knife.
b. Remove the remaining moulding.
HINT: Partially cut the moulding. Then pull and remove it by hand.
10. REMOVE BACK WINDOW GLASS
HINT: In some cases, both 1-piece type and 2-piece type stoppers are installed in the same vehicle.
a. From the interior, insert piano wires between the vehicle body and glass as shown in the illustration.
b. Tie wooden blocks or other objects that can serve as handles to all wire ends.
HINT: Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent its surface from being scratched.
NOTE: When separating the glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle's paint or interior/exterior ornaments.
c. Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the glass.
d. Disengage the stoppers.
e. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
NOTE: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the glass.
11. CLEAN BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Using a scraper, remove the damaged stoppers the dam and any adhesive remaining on the glass.
b. Clean the outer circumference of the glass with white gasoline.
NOTE:
- Do not touch the glass after cleaning it.
- Even if using new glass, clean the glass with white gasoline.
12. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY
a. Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.
1. Using a knife, cut away any rough adhesive on the contact surface of the vehicle body to ensure a proper fit.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.
HINT: Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.
2. Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with a piece of a shop rag or piece of cloth saturated with cleaner.
HINT: Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.
13. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER NO.2
a. Coat the installation part of the stopper with Primer G.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
b. Install 2 new stoppers onto the glass as shown in the illustration.
14. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS STOPPER NO.1
a. Install 2 new stoppers to the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.
15. INSTALL BACK WINDOW MOULDING OUTSIDE UPPER
a. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer G.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer G.
- Do not apply too much Primer G.
b. Install the moulding.
16. INSTALL BACK WINDOW GLASS
a. Position the glass.
1. Using a suction cup, place the glass in the correct position.
2. Check that the whole contact surface of the glass rim perfectly even.
3. Place reference marks on the glass and vehicle body.
NOTE: Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
HINT: When reusing the glass, check and correct the reference mark positions.
4. Using a suction cup, remove the glass.
b. Using a brush, coat the exposed areas of the vehicle body, where all adhesive has been removed with Primer M.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Do not coat the area adhesive is still remaining with Primer M.
- Dispose of any excess Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
c. Using a brush or sponge, coat the edge of the glass and the contact surface with Primer M.
HINT: If a non-specified area is coated by accident, wipe off the primer with a clean a piece of cloth before it dries out.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Dispose of any excess Primer M.
- Do not apply too much Primer M.
d. Apply adhesive.
Adhesive: Part No. 08850-00801 or equivalent
1. Cut off the tip of the cartridge nozzle as shown in the illustration.
HINT: After cutting off the tip, use adhesive within the time described in the table.
2. Load a sealer gun with the cartridge.
3. Coat the glass with adhesive as shown in the illustration.
e. Install the glass.
1. Using a suction cup, position the glass so that the reference marks are aligned. Press it in gently along the rim.
NOTE:
- Allow the primer coating to dry for 3 minutes or more.
- Check that the stoppers are attached to the vehicle body correctly.
- Check that there is a small gap between the vehicle body and glass.
2. Lightly press the front surface of the glass to ensure that the glass is securely fit to the vehicle body.
3. Using a scraper, remove any excess adhesive.
HINT: Make sure that adhesive is applied up to the glass rim.
NOTE: The vehicle should not be driven until the time indicated in the table has elapsed after step (3).
17. INSPECT FOR LEAKS AND REPAIR
a. Conduct a leak test after the adhesive has completely hardened.
b. Seal any leaks with auto glass sealer.